Retail stories - Page 9

Emma Partlow from Transreport has been named a finalist in the 2024 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 for her impactful work in accessible travel.

NielsenIQ unveils its latest report forecast, focusing on key trends in the Tech & Durables sector set to shape the market by 2025.

FPT and Sitecore have unveiled ON.E, an AI-driven eCommerce platform designed to enhance efficiency and reduce time-to-market for retailers globally.

A new report reveals alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary sector, exposing major companies to increased breach risks.

In a new article, Shira Itzhaki from Forter examines the dual role of bots in eCommerce, highlighting the challenge of distinguishing harmful from helpful bots.

Andrea Morgan-Vandome praises Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain innovations, emphasising customer value and sustainability in a global market.

Babeltext's multilingual chat platform revolutionises business communication, translating messages across 135 languages into English for seamless customer engagement.

CellPoint Digital has raised USD $30 million in investment to enhance its global expansion and boost payment orchestration solutions in the travel sector.

A new survey from Riverbed reveals that while 95% of retail leaders view AI as crucial, only 40% feel prepared for its implementation.

Tioex has made strategic investments in OpenAI and Databricks, acquiring shares worth USD $2 million as it focuses on accessible AI opportunities.

Rimini Street has unveiled the Rimini Connect Console to enhance efficiency for organisations like Officeworks by centralising interoperability management.

Experts warn that facial recognition technology in retail raises significant privacy concerns, with calls for organisations to ensure public acceptability.

Acxiom's latest report reveals key customer experience trends for 2025, highlighting the essential blend of human engagement and AI technology.

Publicis Sapient has partnered with Google Cloud to boost generative AI adoption, creating a dedicated unit to assist enterprises in leveraging AI technologies.

EcoFlow has launched significant Black Friday discounts in Australia, offering up to 45% off portable power products to help consumers this holiday season.

Topsort has teamed up with Weee!, the largest Asian supermarket online in the US, to enhance retail media, aiming to empower sellers and boost visibility.

Searchspring has introduced Dynamic Custom Profiles, enhancing ecommerce personalisation with real-time, shopper-specific recommendations for retailers.

Ciphr has acquired Avantus to enhance its services with employee benefits, marking its third acquisition in 18 months to boost HCM offerings.

Nearly half of UK shoppers abandon online purchases over payment security fears, according to new research ahead of the Black Friday shopping event.

Amber Technology's holiday gift guide features premium audio and entertainment products, including a wireless music streamer priced at AUD $1,799.